Can you keep acrylic nails on while having your surgery?

Nancy E.
on 5/16/08 3:38 am - Charlottesville, VA

I was able to leave my acrylics on but had to have clear polish or a french manicure so that they could see if your nails were turning blue for oxygen reasons :)

Cathie N.
on 5/16/08 3:49 am - Augusta, GA

RNY on 03/20/08

I wear light concept gel nails and they were fine for my surgery. Like another poster said as long as they can see your nail bed it should be fine. I say get em done, your breath might stink, you may have greasy hair but at least your nails will look good!

Proud Mom of Brantley Alexander, 6 1/2 years old .
"CoCo" November 2009, July 2010

Jupiter6
on 5/16/08 5:00 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

I can't really "take mine off"-- I've had acrylics for 3 straight years. I just took polish remover in case they insisted I take it off. I doubt that I'll remove 'em this time either. I'd think it'd be excrutiating.

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Lady Bugg
on 5/16/08 5:19 am - West Chester, OH

RNY on 12/08/03

I've had acrylic nails continuously since 1984 (my natural nails are thin and weak). The only time I had to take them off was for my wls. I got them put back on a week after sugery. I hated it because when I don't have acrylic on my nails, I bite 'em.

I hope they change their policy regarding them. They aren't any germier than hair, toenails or anything else on your body.

Marcie

It_is_SO_happening
on 5/16/08 5:36 am - MA

get your nails done girlie!!! I had no issues with my acrylics!! at all!!! it really does vary by doc though.. id give them a quick buzz just to be sure :)

I WILL remain POSITIVE and by such thought---it SHALL be!

sandyfeets
on 5/16/08 6:45 am - Jacksonville, FL

RNY on 12/20/05

Since my surgery was 5 days before Christmas and I KNEW I would not make it to the salon before the holiday I had a NEW set of acrylics put on the night before surgery "Xmas red polish" on both my nails and toes.

The O2 monitor had NO problem reading my oxygen level. I've had a TOTAL of 3 surgeries with acrylic nails and polish on.

No one has EVER said to me, "Take it off."

NHskinnygirl
on 5/16/08 6:52 am - Nashua, NH

RNY on 01/19/04

They didn't make me remove my acrylics but I did have to remove my polish. Why not wait and treat yourself to a relaxing day after surgery to have them put on. I think every hosital has different rules on this, maybe call them if you really want them before and see what there policy is. Good luck for an easy surgery and a speedy recovery...

Laurie in NH Expect the Best ! You will receive the Best....
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Phatty
on 5/16/08 8:27 am - North Greenbush, NY

RNY on 10/22/07

When I had my surgery I had my nails done - as always & we went with the 2 tone acrylic so it looked natural & that was acceptable. That little monitor thingie worked fine on my finger because my girl doesn't do thick disgusting acrylic. I did make sure there was no polish on my toes though & they said that was fine! Every dr/hospital is different... that is one question to ask at your pre-op appt in the hospital!! Cece

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass... it is about learning how to dance in the rain!"

MARCIAM
on 5/16/08 1:32 pm - Sayville, NY

RNY on 09/22/08

I had emergency gall bladder surgery and they took off my nail polish in the emergency room...

Marcia 297/169 so far/140
RNY on 9/22/08
My life is starting over & yours can too!

mommyof5
on 5/17/08 2:15 pm - Seattle, WA

RNY on 06/30/08

Oxygen levels can be monitored by the color of your nail beds( pink good, blue not so good), hospitals also use a devise that clips onto a finger and checks the oxygen level in your blood.

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